Lessons of the Schuylkill
Schuylkill River Greenways offers several FREE educational programs which provide an opportunity for student and community groups to learn about the Schuylkill River Watershed, watershed threats and protection, and other environmental education lessons such as birding, native plant and tree identification, and water quality testing.
Under the direction of SRG Education staff, participants foster an appreciation for nature and an understanding of how positive changes in personal behavior has positive changes on the environment.
Schuylkill Explorers

Learn about the watershed through environmental activities such as birding, native plant identification, and water demonstrations. Program lessons are dependent on learning goals and age range.
Lessons can be conducted outside of our Pottstown site. This option is available to student and community groups located within the Schuylkill River Heritage Area/watershed. Reserve a date and the Schuylkill Explorers program will come to your group location. If you’re not sure your group location is within the heritage area then click the button below.
Heritage Area Map









Learn About the Water Quality of the Schuylkill River Watershed
Available May-September, Monday-Friday
Group visits will include a tour of our River of Revolutions Interpretive Center, a guided walk along the Pottstown RiverWalk and Schuylkill River Trail and a water quality and/or macro-invertebrate testing activity in the Manatawny Creek and/or Schuylkill River.
- Best for ages 13+
- Group size – up to 30 people
- Group visit times vary from 2 hours to 3.5 hours
To learn more about Schuylkill Education Programs or to schedule a group visit please contact Ayashe Ramey, Education Director, at 484-945-0200 or aramey@schuylkillriver.org